{"product_id":"finocchiona-toscana","title":"Finocchiona IGP Tuscany","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuscan Finocchiona IGP online — Artisan Fennel Salami | Protected Geographical Indication | Vacuum Packed | Refrigerated Delivery 24\/48h | Directly from Siena\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy Tuscan Finocchiona IGP directly from Salumeria Toscana — one of the most iconic and beloved Italian charcuteries, produced in Tuscany from selected Italian pork, flavoured with wild fennel seeds and slow-cured according to the ancient Florentine tradition. Protected by the IGP certification since 2015, the Finocchiona is the undisputed queen of any Tuscan charcuterie board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Finocchiona IGP — Tuscany's Queen of the Charcuterie Board\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinocchiona is one of the oldest and most distinctive Italian salamis. Its origins date back to medieval Tuscany, when fennel — abundant in the Florentine countryside — was used as an alternative to black pepper, which was expensive and difficult to obtain. The result was a salami with a softer, more yielding texture than traditional salami, with an unmistakable aromatic profile built on the sweetness of wild fennel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IGP certification — Indicazione Geografica Protetta — guarantees that every Finocchiona is produced in Tuscany from Italian pork, with wild fennel seeds, following a controlled and verified production protocol. It is the certification that distinguishes an authentic Finocchiona from imitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe texture is what immediately sets it apart: softer and more crumbly than any other Italian salami — hence the name \"sbriciolona\" (the crumbly one) in some local dialects. At room temperature, the fat softens and the fennel aroma releases fully, making every slice a different experience from hard salami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications — Finocchiona IGP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFinocchiona IGP\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eIGP — Protected Geographical Indication\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRaw material\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSelected Italian pork\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTuscany — Italy\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFlavouring\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWild fennel seeds, garlic, black pepper\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCuring\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSlow artisan curing — minimum 45 days\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e400 g sliced | 700 g whole\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePreservatives\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e✅ No artificial preservatives\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eVacuum packed\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e0–4°C — certified cold chain\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGluten free\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e✅\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to serve Finocchiona IGP at its best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e always bring Finocchiona to room temperature at least 20–30 minutes before serving. Cold Finocchiona loses half of its fennel aroma and its characteristic crumbly texture becomes rubbery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlicing:\u003c\/strong\u003e slice thick — 3–4 mm — unlike hard salamis. Finocchiona sliced too thinly loses its soft, yielding texture and breaks apart. A slightly thicker slice lets the fat and fennel aromatics express themselves fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn the board:\u003c\/strong\u003e unsalted Tuscan bread (pane sciocco) is essential. The bread's neutral flavour is the only accompaniment that doesn't compete with the fennel profile. Aged Pecorino Toscano alongside is the classic Florentine combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn cooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finocchiona IGP is exceptional in focaccia, on pizza (add after baking, not before), or roughly torn into a salad of bitter leaves with walnuts and a sharp dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated products and wine pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🐷 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.salumeriatoscana.shop\/en\/products\/prosciutto-di-cinta-senese\"\u003eProsciutto di Cinta Senese DOP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the ultimate Tuscan charcuterie alongside Finocchiona on any board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧀 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.salumeriatoscana.shop\/en\/products\/pecorino-toscano-dop\"\u003ePecorino Toscano DOP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — the classic Florentine pairing: fennel and aged sheep's cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥓 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.salumeriatoscana.shop\/en\/products\/lardo-di-colonnata-igp-buy\"\u003eLardo di Colonnata IGP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — for a complete Tuscan board with contrasting textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🎁 \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.salumeriatoscana.shop\/en\/products\/cesto-regalo-salumi-toscani\"\u003eTuscan Charcuterie Gift Hamper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — Finocchiona, Prosciutto and artisan salami in one gift box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍷 \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico\u003c\/strong\u003e — the historic Tuscan pairing: Sangiovese's acidity cuts through the fat and fennel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍷 \u003cstrong\u003eVernaccia di San Gimignano\u003c\/strong\u003e — for white wine lovers: dry and mineral, it lifts the fennel aromatics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍷 \u003cstrong\u003eMorellino di Scansano\u003c\/strong\u003e — more structured, ideal when Finocchiona is served alongside aged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFinocchiona IGP for restaurants and HoReCa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinocchiona IGP is the anchor of any serious Tuscan charcuterie board. The IGP certification is documentable in your menu, the origin story is one that sells itself in the dining room, and the distinctive soft texture makes it immediately recognisable to guests who know their Italian charcuterie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eIGP certified\u003c\/strong\u003e → documentable European guarantee for your menu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eNo artificial preservatives\u003c\/strong\u003e → certified authentic quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive profile\u003c\/strong\u003e → fennel aroma immediately sets it apart from generic salami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eProfessional shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e → certified cold chain, delivery to restaurant address\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor regular supply, HoReCa pricing and customised delivery schedules: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@salumeriatoscana.shop\"\u003einfo@salumeriatoscana.shop\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003e+39 339 879 4945\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonday · Tuesday · Wednesday → delivery by Friday\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItaly shipping: under €50 → €8.90 · €50–119.99 → €4.90 · over €120 → €3.90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEurope: 0–5 kg → €19 · 5–10 kg → €26 · over 10 kg → €33\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum packed · Refrigerated shipping +2\/+4°C · Delivery across Italy and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ — Finocchiona IGP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Finocchiona IGP?\u003c\/strong\u003e Finocchiona IGP is a certified Tuscan salami produced exclusively in Tuscany from selected Italian pork, flavoured with wild fennel seeds. The IGP certification guarantees its Tuscan origin and traditional production method. It is immediately recognisable by its softer, more crumbly texture compared to other Italian salamis, and its distinctive fennel aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Finocchiona different from other Italian salami?\u003c\/strong\u003e The key difference is the fennel: wild fennel seeds replace the black pepper used in most Italian salamis, creating an aromatic profile that is uniquely Tuscan. The texture is also markedly softer — Finocchiona is sometimes called \"sbriciolona\" (the crumbly one) because it breaks apart when handled rather than holding firm like harder salamis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it best stored?\u003c\/strong\u003e Vacuum packed and intact: in the refrigerator at 0–4°C until the use-by date on the label. Once opened: keep refrigerated covered with food wrap, consume within 5–7 days. Slice as needed rather than slicing the whole piece at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it available for restaurants?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — contact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@salumeriatoscana.shop\"\u003einfo@salumeriatoscana.shop\u003c\/a\u003e for dedicated HoReCa pricing, regular supply and customised delivery plans.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salumificio conti","offers":[{"title":"650 gr","offer_id":45270367535335,"sku":"FINO-IGP-650GR","price":19.35,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2,7 kg","offer_id":45270367568103,"sku":"FINO-IGP-2.7KG","price":74.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0322\/0081\/8820\/files\/finocchiona-igp-salume-toscano-certificatosalumeria-toscanasalumificio-conti-7919672.png?v=1771871473","url":"https:\/\/www.salumeriatoscana.shop\/en\/products\/tuscan-finocchiona-igp-buy","provider":"Salumeria Toscana ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}